Cotton-harvesting robot

1. Cotton-harvesting robot

AUTHOR: ОЛЕГ РЕМНЁВ

2. Prototype combine design

the prototype harvester’s initial design, which consists of a
vacuum system that sucks the bolls from cotton plants and
deposits the bolls into a storage bin made from a modified fivegallon bucket with a sealed lid.

3. What is this robot for?

The
robot is
programmed to go
to certain places on
the field to collect
mature cotton balls.

4. Robot power

UGVs are powered by 24 V batteries and have a 5 V, 12 V
and 24 V power distribution on the device. Depending on
the payload, these vehicles can travel at a speed of
about 2 mph for 2–3 hours before recharging is required.

5.

Creating a robot
3-D printer was used to construct the
suction inlets, as well as other parts needed
for the harvester.

6.

Cost
The cost of prototypes of the robotic cotton harvester, will be about
$ 4000.

7.

Great benefit
Cotton-harvesting robot is a big help for farmers growing cotton.

8. The build quality of the robot

The
cotton harvester robot was
successfully assembled and tested on a
field within the first three months of its
development.

9. Do not spoil the soil

Since robots do not need a human driver, there is no need to
maximize the efficiency of the driver, so the machines can be
smaller and lighter, thus producing less soil compaction.

10.

Several
small robots can do the work of
one large manned machine.